A sizeable drug manufacturing operation in Henry County has led to a couple of arrests.ย ย The Henry County Sheriffโs Office is investigating the complaint, that has led to charges of Illegal Manufacture of Drugs-a first degree felony offense, against 43 year old Gregory Kalvitz, Jr. and 32 year old Jessica Downing, both of rural Liberty Center. ย ย ย Law officers searched the property near Liberty Center, and found dozens of marijuana plants, along with manufacturing equipment, and growing lights.ย ย The marijuana was growing inside a building on the residentโs parcel.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย The charges are first degree felonies due to the amount of marijuana involved, and the fact it was in close proximity of a juvenile.ย Gregory Kalvitz Jr. was also charged with Having Weapons while under Disability; since a handgun was found, and the defendant has a previous drug conviction.
Gregory Kalvitz Jr. is being held on a cash bond of a half-million dollars, and Jessica Downing is being held on bond of $250,000. They are both scheduled back in court for preliminary hearings on February 2nd in Napoleon Municipal Court.